Georgia Falls In OT After Close National Title Bid
True freshman quarterbacks lead Alabama past Georgia 26-23 in overtime to capture the national championship. Georgia built 13-0 and 20-7 leads, but a late 3:49 drive by Tagovailoa tied the game and Blankenship missed a 36-yard field goal at the end of regulation before the Tide won in overtime.
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Alabama 26 Georgia 23 in CFP classic with overtime
Alabama defeats Georgia 26 to 23 after an overtime session in a high stakes college football classic. Key scoring included UGA Field Goal by Blankenship and late Alabama drives with Pappanastos kicking and Ridley receiving a score. The historic bowl history list accompanies the recap.
Saban wins sixth national title in overtime thriller
Georgia led 13 0 at halftime as Jake Fromm connected with Mecole Hardman for an 80 yard score. Tua Tagovailoa rallied Alabama in the second half including a late 60 plus yard touchdown pass to seal a dramatic comeback in Mercedes Benz Stadium.
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Atlanta remembers Trump's insults as he visits for big game
Atlanta residents recall President Trump's 2016 jabs at John Lewis as he attends the College Football Playoff Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Residents express mixed feelings while downtown braces for a polite, Southern welcome amid high security.
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Trump leads national anthem moment before CFP title game
President Donald Trump attended the College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta. He stood for the anthem with an American flag pin as Zac Brown Band and a gospel choir performed. He spoke in Nashville earlier and criticized kneeling players and the league, while ROTC escorts and a private-box view highlighted his appearance.
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